Definition of ACAPNIA

acapnia

Meanings

Noun

  • a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
  • The state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissue is significantly lower than normal.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin acapnia, from Ancient Greek ἄκαπνος (ákapnos, “without smoke”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + καπνός (kapnós, “smoke”).

Synonyms

hypocapnia

Antonyms

hypercapnia

Scrabble Score: 11

acapnia is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acapnia is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acapnia is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

acapnia is a valid Words With Friends word